My Girlfriends Quilt Scholarship

Seven years ago I was invited to attend a Girls Inc. fundraiser and was touched by the presentations made by the girls who attend their programs and the efforts made on their behalf. I was mindful of how connection with strong role models can make all the difference in a young person’s life, and can influence their path toward a successful productive one. And of how sharing time and experiences with girlfriends has brought joy, comfort and opportunities.

This will be the seventh year of the scholarship, which has raised between $1500 and $2000 each year since Jasmine Holmberg was its inaugural recipient. I am excited about the chance to again encourage a young person toward their dream, and I know you will be too. My Girlfriends Quilt is the song I wrote to honor my friends, and this scholarship will continue to show appreciation for those special bonds between girls.

I have made my annual gift of $500 and am seeking additional contributions to reach a minimum goal of $1000 for the award to the selected Girls Inc. member, and here’s where I need your help. I’m asking for your generosity in the form of a charitable contribution of $25 or more.

Girls Incorporated of the Greater Capital Region serves over 200 girls per day with their after-school programs in Albany and Schenectady. Their mission is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart and bold. They accomplish their mission by providing award-winning research-based programs in six areas: Leadership & Community Action, Career & Life Planning, Sports & Adventure, Self-reliance & Life Skills, Culture & Heritage, and Health. They believe empowered girls develop into achieving women and are committed to helping girls build skills and capabilities for a responsible, confident and self-sufficient adulthood.

So your help will be really appreciated, not going to a faceless entity where you “hope” most of the proceeds will go to the cause of the charity instead of administrative costs; here 100% of the money will go to a scholarship recipient to help her on her way to a brighter future!